Head Chefs for hire in Brisbane, Queensland

Find head chefs who lead kitchen teams, create menu items, and ensure quality standards are met while managing food costs and maintaining cleanliness. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Brisbane, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Safety9%
    Food Preparation8%
    Cooking6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training56%
    High school diploma or GED22%
    Bachelor's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years18%
    3-5 years35%
  • Current company

    Alfred and constance
    Bellbowrie Sports and Community Club
    Bird's Nest
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year34%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brisbane, Queensland: $93,716 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $75,892$115,726 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Banquet Head Chef

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateRSACPR Certification

    Skills

    Food ProductionRestaurant ExperienceLeadershipTraining & DevelopmentFood SafetyMenu Planning
  • Sous Chef/ head chef

    Highgate Hill, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Kitchen ManagementCulinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Food PreparationKitchen ManagementInventory ControlSupervising ExperienceLeadershipFood Safety
  • Chef de Partie

    Fortitude Valley, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Cucina FranceseGestione Della CucinaEsperienza Settore Turistico AlberghieroItalianoEsperienza CulinariaTurismo

    Skills

    RistorazioneEsperienza in CucinaItalianoPreparazione MenuSicurezza Alimentare
  • Chef de Partie

    Deagon, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NVQCookingCulinary Experience

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceFood PreparationCookingServingSupervising ExperienceMenu Planning
  • Head Chef

    Rochedale, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceKoreanEnglish

    Skills

    Kitchen ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • SOUS CHEF

    Mcdowall, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceRSA

    Skills

    Inventory ControlTime ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & Development

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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?

The average time to fill a head chef role is 18 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do head chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: food safety, food preparation and cooking.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Driver Licence, Food Handling Certificate and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef de partie, commis chef and banquet head chef.

What level of education is common for a head chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Brisbane, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 6 years of professional experience.

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